Belogradchik Fortress — Attraction in Belogradchik

The Belogradchik Rocks are a group of strangely shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains (Stara Planina) near the town of Belogradchik in northwest Bulgaria. The rocks vary in color from primarily red to yellow; some of the rocks reach up to 200 m in height. Many rocks have fantastic shapes and are associated with interesting legends. They are often named for people or objects they are thought to resemble. The Belogradchik Rocks have been declared a Natural Landmark by the Bulgarian government and are a major tourist attraction in the region. The Belogradchik Rocks are spread over the western part of the Balkan Mountains and cover an area of 50 km2. They extend from the village of Rabisha in the west to the village of Belotintsi in the east.

The central group of rocks is situated just to the south and adjacent to the town of Belogradchik. Located here are the most interesting and impressive formations: Adam and Eve, the Mushrooms, the Schoolgirl, the Bear, the Dervish, the Shepherd Boy, the Lion, the Camel, the Madonna, the Horseman, the Monks, the goddess Bendida, the Rebel Velko, and many other...

The Belogradchik Fortress with the Belogradchik Rocks are the biggest landmark of the town of Belogradchik and there is the largest tourist flow, although there is still a lot to see in the town - a historical museum, a natural history museum, an art gallery, an astronomical observatory. The fortress is one of the best preserved. The natural rock forms of the area were also used in its construction. In the region, the fortress is second in importance after the Vidin fortress. After its capture by the Turks, the fortress was expanded and consisted of three courtyards. From the highest rocky part of the fortress there are wonderful views of the city, as well as of other rock formations in the area, which have a characteristic reddish color. The walk to the fortress is pleasant and worth it. There is also a place to eat next to the entrance. The working hours of the fortress are without a day off from 9.00-19.00, and the ticket price is 6 BGN. GPS:...

The Belogradchik Fortress (Bulgarian: Белоградчишка крепост, Belogradchishka krepost), also known as Kaleto (Калето, "the fortress" from Turkish kale), is an ancient fortress located on the north slopes of the Balkan Mountains, close to the northwestern Bulgarian town of Belogradchik and is the town's primary cultural and historical tourist attraction, drawing, together with the Belogradchik Rocks, the main flow of tourists into the region.[1] It is one of the best-preserved strongholds in Bulgaria and a cultural monument of national importance.

The fortress's walls are over 2 metres (6.6 ft) thick in the foundation and reaching up to 12 m (39 ft) in height. Three separate fortified yards exist that are connected with each other through gates. The fortress has a total area of 10,210 square metres (109,900 sq ft). The Belogradchik Fortress was reconstructed to later become a proclaimed cultural monument. It is managed by the local historical...